Description
Any of various woods from fruit-bearing trees such as apple, plum, cherry, or pear. Fruitwood has been used for panel paintings, carving and cabinetmaking. These soft, yellowish woods are durable, smooth, and have a uniform grain and texture.
Synonyms and Related Terms
bois fruitier (Fr.); frutal (Esp.)
Additional Information
Schoch, W., Heller, I., Schweingruber, F.H., Kienast, F., 2004:
Wood anatomy of central European Species: Pomaceous Fruit:
Apple-Tree, Pirus malus L.
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Last updated on: 3/8/2010 11:00:56 AM
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